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Manwani Family Hosts Bowling Night to Celebrate $5,000 Scholarships for Pasadena Students
A heartfelt thank you to Bhart Manwani and the entire Manwani Family for hosting a memorable night of bowling in celebration of the latest recipients of the Manwani Family Scholarship (MFS). This joyous event honored four exceptional students from the Pasadena Unified School District, each awarded a $5,000 scholarship. Over...
Eyes on the Street: Pasadena’s New Roundabouts
To make some streets safer, Pasadena is building roundabouts. There is an almost finished roundabout on Avenue 64 at Burleigh Drive (all that’s missing is landscaping and the western parkway), and the recently completed North Hill Avenue roundabout at East Topeka Street. Colin Bogart - a volunteer with the...
NBC4 Meteorologist Belen De Leon Visits Poly’s Class of 2036!
Earlier this year, NBC4 Meteorologist Belen De Leon visited the Polytechnic School’s Class of 2036 in Pasadena! The kindergartners had an exciting opportunity to explore the Storm Ranger weather truck up close and learn directly from Belen in their classroom. They even received some cool NBC4 swag. A big thank you to NBC4 and Belen De Leon for an unforgettable experience!
Pasadena and L.A. Grapple With The Unintended Consequences of Artificial Turf
Artificial turf, also known as synthetic grass, has become quite popular among homes, businesses, and city parks as a means to reduce water consumption. While initially it seems like a great way to save water, this solution is actually mired in unintended consequences including:. destroying microorganisms, wildlife habitats and biodiversity.
Dr. Jenny Tucker Mottes Promoted to Head of School at Frostig
Congratulations to Jenny Tucker Mottes, Ph.D., on her promotion to the position of Frostig’s Head of School in Pasadena! Dr. Mottes has been an integral part of the Frostig School community for many years, serving as the dedicated and inspiring principal (Assistant Head of School). With a robust background...
Cool Down With Shakespeare’s ‘The Winter’s Tale’ at Pasadena City College
Pasadena City College’s Performing and Communication Arts department is set to stage William Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale” at the Center for the Arts Theater. The production offers students valuable experience in theatrical performance and production. Performances are scheduled for Thursday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m.,...
Join Central and Fairmont Library’s Summer Reading program before it’s too late and score awesome prizes.
Don’t forget its not to late to sign up for Summer Reading and win amazing prizes. 📖. Summer Reading is open to all ages and runs from Saturday, June 1st through Wednesday, July 31st. To register and learn more click here: https://bit.ly/PPLTX_SRP. Visit our online calendar for more information....
Fiesta Floats to shut down after losing Rose Parade authorization
Fiesta Parade Floats, one of the top builder of floats for the Rose Parade for four decades, is shutting down operations after being dropped by event organizers.The Tournament of Roses committee recently declared that Fiesta no longer met the criteria to build floats for the annual parade.The Irwindale-based company says it is now shutting down, leaving more than a dozen employees without a job.For more than four decades, Fiesta Floats helped prepare award-winning entries for the Rose Parade. But the company no longer meets the parade's criteria.The company's owner told the Los Angeles Times they had struggled since the pandemic,...
Splash into summer with a new four-legged friend for just $7. The Animal Shelter animals are ready to shine brighter than any firework.
Celebrate Independence Day with our July Adoption Fees! 🇺🇸. This month, adopt a new furry friend for just $7. Our cats and dogs are guaranteed to light up your life like a firework!. Please note, the city tag & heartworm treatment fees still apply. So, come on down, meet...
PPD Officer T. Cannon rocked the Texas Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association Convention with his brilliant presentation on AI.
The Pasadena Police Department’s Community Services Division attended the Texas Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association Convention hosted by Region One CPAAA and the Pasadena Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association at the South Shore Harbor Resort and Conference Center. Members attended training sessions for three days alongside officers from across...
County Offers Cooling Centers, Summer Pool Program
As an excessive heat warning descends upon portions of North County this week, including the Santa Clarita Valley, Los Angeles County officials remind SCV residents of county resources that bring free or low-cost heat relief. “The public in the Santa Clarita and Antelope Valleys and other communities will seek relief...
DA George Gascón Announces Charges for Vicious Attacks on Two Women and a Teenager
Jawann Garnett Charged with Attempted Murder and Assault on Santa Monica Beach. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Jawann Garnett has been charged with attempting to murder and assaulting a 17-year-old girl and a 72-year-old woman and assaulting a 25-year-old woman on Santa Monica Beach on June 24.
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